Herald of Yesteryear: Dec. 10, 1943

Herald of Yesteryear: Dec. 10, 1943

The collection of tin cans is planned down to the last detail, Gaston Burt, chairman, announced today, saying that no longer would there be any excuse for cans in garbage containers.

Every elementary school in Columbia will serve as a receiving station, he said. Pointing out that a house to house canvass is costly in gasoline, tires and time, he urged housekeepers to send the cans to school by pupils. It is not necessary to wait for a big collection to turn the cans in, he said. They may be sent one at a time if they are in the way in the home.

From the various schools, the salvaged cans will be sent to the Riverside school and stored until a whole car had been collected.

Mr. Burt asked that housekeepers be sure to cut out both ends and mash the cans flat before turning them in.

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